A young boy is being looked after by police after he was found wandering around on a street by himself.

The boy, thought to be aged between three and four, was discovered by a woman on Henderson Street, in Smallbridge, at 8.30am this morning.

Police were called and he is now being looked after by officers in Rochdale police station.

Officers are now searching for his parents or carer.

The boy has blonde hair and blue eyes.

He is wearing a blue shirt, brown shorts and a red 'Paw Patrol' jacket.

The boy is also wearing odd wellington boots, one boot has a Postman Pat design and the other is brown with orange dinosaurs.

Medics will be attending the police station to check the boy is ok. Police said he is being looked after by officers in the station and has been given some toast to eat.

More information to follow...

11:28Alexandra Rucki

Police are now understood to be talking with the parents of the boy.

11:03Alexandra Rucki

'Not many children on street'

11:02Alexandra Rucki

The street where it happened

10:18Alexandra Rucki

Boy still being looked after by police

Police have confirmed they believe they have located the boy’s parents. He is still being looked after by GMP, but it is thought he will be reunited with his parents later. It is not yet known how the boy came to be on his own.

10:01Alexandra Rucki

Police say parents have been located

Police say the boy’s parents have now been located

09:57Alexandra Rucki

The description

Here’s what police have said about the boy:

- The boy has blonde hair and blue eyes.

- He is wearing a blue shirt, brown shorts and a red ‘Paw Patrol’ jacket.

- The boy is also wearing odd wellington boots, one boot has a Postman Pat design and the other is brown with orange dinosaurs.

09:56Alexandra Rucki

Appeal for information

Anyone with information about the boy can call Rochdale station on 0161 856 6847, quoting log number 0437.